MHScot Mental Health - Supervise/Lead First Aid for Mental Health

Welcome

About MHScot and the Team

Meet MHScot: Learn about our mission, team, and commitment to workplace mental health.

Introduce yourself

Registration and Introduction

Module 1 - Activities to undertake in this module

Approximate time to complete this module = 30 minutes

Send your registration form and request a manual

Required Reading - Learner Agreement and Qualification Specification

Please familiarise yourself with the following information before proceeding with this course

What's involved in your assessment

'LIVE' Guided Learning Sessions and Zoom

Collaborative Learning

Evaluate your progress

Learning Platform User Guide

Community Forum

First Guided Learning Session

Guided Learning Session One - 2-hours

What is First Aid for Mental Health

Module 2 - What is First Aid for Mental Health?

Approximate time to complete this module = 50 minutes

Do you know what First Aid for Mental Health is?

Take a Quiz

Looking After Your Mental Health

What is Mental Heath?

What is First Aid for Mental Health?

Roles and Responsibilities

The Impact of Mental Health Problems

Mental Health Stigma

The Effects of Stigma

Coping with Stigma

Reducing Stigma

Mental Health Statistics

Being a Mental Health First Aider - Reflective Practice

Identifying Poor Mental Health

Module 3 - Identifying Poor Mental Health

Approximate time to complete this module = 30 minutes

Mental Health Continuum

Mental Health Risk Factors

Early Warning Signs

Pathologizing mental health

Recognising the Warning Signs

Identifying Poor Mental Health - Reflective Practice

Remember to take a break!

Providing Support and Starting a Conversation

Module 4 - Providing Support and Starting a Conversation

Approximate time to complete this module = 32 minutes

We All Have Mental Health

How to Start a Conversation

Starting the Conversation

Non-Judgemental Listening Skills

5 tips on how to start a conversation about mental health

When to Contact Further Help

When to Contact the Emergency Services

Having a Healthy Conversation

The First Aider's own Health and Emotions

Support and Conversations - Reflective Practice

Second Guided Learning Session

Guided Learning Session Two - 2-hours

Stress

Module 5 - Stress

Approximate time to complete this module = 26 minutes

Stress

What is Stress?

What Happens to our Body when Stressed?

Stress - It can be helpful

Some Causes of Stress

Some of the Effects of Stress

Managing Stress

Coping Strategies

Stress - Reflective Practice

Remember to take a break!

Drugs and Alcohol

Module 6 - Drugs and Alcohol

Approximate time to complete this module = 30 minutes

Substance Misuse

Drug Abuse, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Alcohol Misuse

Self-Medicating

How can Drugs and Alcohol Affect your Mental Health?

First Aid for Drug and Alcohol Misuse

Two Generations Talk About How Addiction Destroyed Their Lives

Two people, of vastly different ages, discuss a shared experience that impacted their lives, how it affected them and how they dealt with it to ultimately emerge stronger.

Treatments for Drugs and Alcohol

Drug and Alcohol - Reflective Practice

First Aid Action Plan for Mental Health

Module 7 - First Aid Action Plan for Mental Health

Approximate time to complete this module = 15 minutes

C.A.R.E. - First Aid Action Plan for Mental Health

C.A.R.E. - Check for Significant Risk of Suicide or Harm

C.A.R.E. - Apply Non-Judgemental Communication Skills

Active Listening. How to be a great listener

C.A.R.E. - Reassure and Provide Information

Empathy vs Sympathy

C.A.R.E. - Encourage Professional Support

C.A.R.E. - Encourage Self-Help Strategies

When Active Listening Falls Apart

First Aid Action Plan - Reflective Practice

Remember to take a break!

Mental Health in the Workplace

Module 8 - Mental Health in the Workplace

Approximate time to complete this module = 45 minutes

Factors Affecting Mental Health in the Workplace

Legislation & Guidance Overview

2022/23 HSE Work-Related Statistics

Building a Positive Mental Health Culture - Employers

Duty to protect employees from stress

Building a Positive Mental Health Culture - Employees

Number one employer for workplace wellbeing 2018/19

The Impact of a Positive Mental Health Culture

Workplace Mental Health - all you need to know (for now)

Positive Mental Health at Work

Acas Senior Adviser Abigail Hirshman talks about the Acas strategy for positive mental health at work.

Five Steps to Mental Wellbeing

Introducing Mental Health First Aiders at Work and their Role as Champions

Crucial considerations needed before First Aiders for Mental Health carry out the role in the workplace

Beyond Conversation: Logging Mental Health First Aid Actions

Mental Health in the Workplace - Reflective Practice

Mental Health Conditions and Behaviours

Modules 9 - 18 have the following objectives.

Depression

Module 9 - Depression

Approximate time to complete this module = 23 minutes

What is Depression?

I had a black dog

Other Types of Depression

Signs and Symptoms of Depression

What It Is Like To Have Depression

First Aid for Depression

Treatments for Depression

Depression

Nathan, Hannah, Helen, Rishi and Georgina talk about their experiences of depression, including how it feels, what's helped them and how their friends and family can help.

Depression - Reflective Practice

Anxiety

Module 10 - Anxiety

Approximate time to complete this module = 27 minutes

What is Anxiety?

A story of coping with Anxiety

When Hannah Wolfe was in 7th grade she had her first encounter with anxiety in the form of a panic attack. She is in her 20's now and continues to struggle with anxiety and panic attacks but has a support system through family and mental health programs.

Anxiety Disorders

Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

First Aid for Anxiety

The physical effects of anxiety

Alex's Mental Health Story

Treatments for Anxiety

Anxiety - Reflective Practice

Remember to take a break!

Third Guided Learning Session

Guided Learning Session Three - 2-hours

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Module 11 - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Approximate time to complete this module = 25 minutes

What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

Causes of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Signs and Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post Traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - causes, symptoms, treatment & pathology

First Aid for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Larry, Anamoli, Paul and Maisie share their experiences of PTSD - what it is like to live with it, what has helped them and how they see their future.

PTSD - Reflective Practice

Self-Harm

Module 12 - Self-Harm

Approximate time to complete this module = 29 minutes

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Self-Harm

What is Self-Harm?

Zainab, Lechelle, Debbie and Ben talk about their experience of self-harm, what causes it, how it feels and how they think people can help.

First Aid for Self-Harm

Turning to Self-harm

A powerful animated documentary relating the story of India, a young woman who began self-harming as a response to anxiety caused by being bullied and low self-esteem.

Treatments for Self-Harm

Self-harm - Reflective Practice

Remember to take a break!

Suicide

Module 13 - Suicide

Approximate time to complete this module = 50 minutes

Sensitive Content Alert

What is Suicide?

Take a Quiz

Every Life Matters

Legal History of Suicide

Statistics

Risk Factors for Suicide

Warning Signs for Suicide

Suicide | Talking about mental health

Alicia, Lee, Graham and Miriam talk about what it's like coping with suicidal feelings and how they've learned to manage.

First Aid for Suicidal Emotions

Real Talk about Suicide

Treatment for Suicidal Emotions

Access FREE online suicide awareness training

Suicide - Reflective Practice

Eating Disorders

Module 14 - Eating Disorders

Approximate time to complete this module = 26 minutes

What are Eating Disorders?

Types of Eating Disorder

An Eating Disorder Specialist Explains How Trauma Creates Food Disorders

What Causes Eating Disorders?

Eating Disorder Warning Signs

First Aid for Eating Disorders

Anorexia Recovery Story: How I Survived An Eating Disorder

Jodie was 15 when she was diagnosed with anorexia. In I Survived An Eating Disorder, she talks about the crippling condition and how it felt to live with a split personality.

Treatments for Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders - Reflective Practice

Remember to take a break!

Personality Disorders

Module 15 - Personality Disorders

Approximate time to complete this module = 20 minutes

What are Personality Disorders?

Personality Disorder

Types of Personality Disorder

Causes of Personality Disorders

First Aid for Personality Disorders

Treatment for Personality Disorders

Borderline personality disorder

Lechelle and Debbie talk about having borderline personality disorder and how a combination of medication and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) has helped them develop the skills to manage it.